Movie
Penn & Teller Get Killed
Released: September 22, 1989 (1989)
Runtime: 89 minutes
Genres: Comedy
The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos. In a TV interview, Penn mentions his idea of a fun practical joke: "I wish someone were trying to kill me. It would give focus to my life, excitement. I'd be like James Bond." Twenty million people hear him. One decides to deliver a punchline he'll never forget. Made by people who thought Psycho was a comedy, Penn & Teller Get Killed (they also wrote the piece) features Caitlin Clarke as the femme fatale and David Patrick Kelly as the Edgar Allan Poe-esque nutcase with a new mission. Arthur Penn, known for hip masterpieces like Bonnie and Clyde, Alice's Restaurant and Little Big Man, directs with roller-coaster pacing and subversive intelligence.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Leonardo Cimino as Ernesto
Age at release: 71
- Teller as Self
Age at release: 41
- David Patrick Kelly as Fan
Age at release: 38
- Caitlin Clarke as Carlotta / Celia McGuire
Age at release: 37
- Bill Randolph as Floor Director
Age at release: 35
- Ted Neustadt as Bob, the Host
Age at release: 35
- Penn Jillette as Self
Age at release: 34
- Celia McGuire as Officer McNamara
Age at release: Unknown
- John Miller as Steve, the Bandleader
Age at release: Unknown
- Ellen Whyte as Make-up Woman
Age at release: Unknown
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- Joe Milazzo as Ernesto's Guest
Age at release: 65
- Leonard Parker as Airport Porter
Age at release: 57
- Madison Arnold as Slot Player
Age at release: 53
- Jamie Tirelli as Maitre d'
Age at release: 44
- Christopher Durang as Jesus Freak
Age at release: 40
- Camille Saviola as Airport Security Guard
Age at release: 39
- Paul Calderon as Juan
Age at release: 37
- Millie Tirelli as Waitress
Age at release: 36
- Billy Morrissette as Frat Boy #2
Age at release: 26
- Tudor Sherrard as Frat Boy #1
Age at release: 24
- Jon Cryer as Frat Boy #3
Age at release: 24
- Gwendolyn Shepherd as Mother
Age at release: Unknown
- Avanti Taylor as Little Girl
Age at release: Unknown
- Don Plumley as Ticket Agent
Age at release: Unknown
- Peggy Cosgrave as Ticket Agent
Age at release: Unknown
- Joseph Amodei as Ticket Agent
Age at release: Unknown
- Lum Chang Pang as Muscular One
Age at release: Unknown
- Maria Laboy as Woman Timekeeper
Age at release: Unknown
- Ben Lin as Rope Holder #1
Age at release: Unknown
- Jimmy Carr as Rope Holder #2
Age at release: Unknown